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For a devoted parent, the most difficult part of a divorce or breakup is often resolving the issue of child custody. At Welty Law Office, we understand exactly how stressful child custody disputes can be. We make sure that you have the information, s… Read More

At Welty Law Office, everything we do is guided by one principle: promoting the well-being of children. That includes advocating for children in the Tennessee juvenile court system. Juvenile law deals with legal issues affecting children under the ag… Read More

There are many ways for families to come together, including through adoption. Often, adoption legally formalizes a relationship between a child and someone who is already acting as the child’s parent. That may be a family member who has stepped in… Read More

During marriage, spouses often share a joint bank account from which household bills are paid. One spouse may be the sole or primary breadwinner, but finances are shared. When a couple separates or divorces, their finances typically become separate,… Read More

A divorce decree is a court order that makes a divorce final in Tennessee. However, in some situations, especially those involving children, the terms of a divorce decree or other order may need to be modified or enforced. At Welty Law Office, we und… Read More

Your closest relationships should be the ones in which you feel the most secure and safe. Unfortunately, too many people, most of them women, are endangered by the actions of intimate partners or family members. When you experience violence or threat… Read More